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What Is Thumbs.db And How To Get Rid Of It?

Thumbs.db is a hidden file generated automatically by Windows, you will see it in many folders if you have set the "Show hidden files and folders" option in the "Folder Options" window on. All about this file and how to removeit.

1. Open any folder and click Tools > Folder Options.
2. Click the View tab from the Folder Options window.
3. In the Advanced Settings check "Do not cache thumbnails".

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David Said,

Fri, 05 October 2007 18:09pm (GMT)

I've often wondered about that, thank you

adnan Said,

Fri, 10 October 2008 13:55pm (GMT)

Does it make the image viewing slow?

TutorailsRoom Said,

Fri, 10 October 2008 21:46pm (GMT)

It will be a little slower if you have a folder with a lot of images and you chose to view it as Thumbnails view.

V Shanmugam Said,

Sat, 17 January 2009 12:30pm (GMT)

really good, thank u

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